"Rondale Moore, the National Football League (NFL) receiver who suffered season-ending training camp knee injuries in each of the last two years after a standout college career at Purdue and a promising start with the Arizona Cardinals, was found dead on Saturday, authorities say. Police said Moore, aged 25, died of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound. Moore was found dead in the garage of a property in his hometown of New Albany, police chief Todd Bailey said."
"After being traded to the Atlanta Falcons in 2024, Moore dislocated his right knee during training camp and never played for them. He signed with the Minnesota Vikings in 2025, but he injured his left knee while returning a punt in their first exhibition game and spent another full season on injured reserve. Moore was so distraught after immediately realising the seriousness of that injury that he slammed his hand down on a cart so hard the sound was audible throughout the stadium."
"I am devastated by the news of Rondale's death. While Rondale had been a member of the Vikings for a short time, he was someone we came to know well and care about deeply, coach Kevin O'Connell said in a statement distributed by the team. He was a humble, soft-spoken, and respectful young man who was proud of his Indiana roots."
Rondale Moore, aged 25, was found dead in the garage of a property in his hometown of New Albany from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound. Floyd County Coroner Matthew Tomlin confirmed the death and said an autopsy would be conducted. The death remains under investigation. Moore suffered season-ending knee injuries in consecutive years: a right knee dislocation with the Atlanta Falcons in 2024 and a left knee injury returning a punt with the Minnesota Vikings in 2025, leading to seasons on injured reserve. The Vikings spoke with his family and expressed condolences, with coach Kevin O'Connell describing Moore as humble, disciplined and proud of his Indiana roots.
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